Sales market: Russia.

Ford Focus belongs to the middle class, however top configurations characterized by a very high level of comfort and equipment. The expressive body has excellent aerodynamic properties. The interior is functional and ergonomic. The car is very popular in Russia: in 2010, the second generation became the best-selling foreign car in Russia. There were good reasons for this - compared to the first generation (1998 - 2005), the second generation car increased in size, increased wheelbase, which was reflected in the spaciousness of the cabin, the interior design and quality of materials have significantly improved. Ford Focus II has an incredible variety of body styles and trim levels. The car was produced in the following types: sedan, station wagon, three-door and five-door hatchback, convertible.

The most inexpensive version of the Ambiente offered electric front windows, an immobilizer, central locking. Unlike previous generation, wheels measuring not 14, but 15 inches with 8-spoke decorative caps. There are additional interior lamps and a touch-sensitive trunk lock; driver's seat- with height adjustment. However, for buyers accustomed to the option modern cars, was of greater interest Comfort package, which is equipped with air conditioning, body-colored moldings, door handles and mirrors, improved interior finishing. For an extra charge in Trend configuration could be obtained fog lights, chrome grille radiator, on-board computer, three-spoke sports steering wheel, leather-covered. The top-end Focus Ghia has electric mirrors and all windows, glove box with cooling, 4-spoke steering wheel with leather trim, leather trim on the gearshift lever, lighting in the footwells, etc. In 2008, the model was restyled; a number of trim levels were updated several times later. For 2011 cars, it included LE modifications ( Limited Edition), Comfort, Titanium, and in the top version you won’t be surprised by such options as cruise control, leather or combined interior, heated seats, separate climate control, etc.

Ford Focus is equipped with petrol engines ranging from 1.4 to 2 liters or 1.8 liter diesel engines. If power base motor The 1.4 liter is frankly small - 80 hp, but the two-liter 145 hp engine gives the Ford Focus excellent dynamics. As a “golden mean” in terms of power, fuel consumption and driving performance, versions with engines of 1.6 (100 and 115 hp) and 1.8 liters (125 hp) should be considered. Focus with diesel engine 115 hp by virtue of objective reasons was not in high demand, although due to its high-torque performance and elasticity of operation, which allows one not to resort to frequent gear changes, it is interesting option. Gasoline engines offered with a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission, and diesel ones - only with mechanical. All cars have front-wheel drive.

Thanks to the extended wheelbase, the car has good stability and corners easily and confidently. Ford suspension Focus (front - MacPherson strut, rear - multi-link) provides sufficient comfort, absorbing flaws well Russian roads. It is important to add that in other respects cars are initially adapted to Russian conditions operation: they are equipped with protection engine compartment and an enlarged washer reservoir, a powerful battery, a full-size spare wheel, rubber mats, threshold protection, mudguards.

The least objectionable thing about the Ford Focus is safety. This is one of the most reliable cars: the Euro NCAP test carried out in 2004 showed very high level passenger protection, including child protection. The list of available equipment includes front and side airbags, anti-lock braking system brakes (ABS), distribution system braking forces(EBD). IN expensive trim levels present: rain sensor, self-dimming rear view mirror. For an additional fee, you can equip your car with a system directional stability, tire pressure monitoring system.

Ford Focus has always been characterized by affordable prices, which initially made this model one of the contenders for the title “ people's car" The first Focus served as a starting point for many of those who first decided to change from the then obsolete domestic models to a more modern one. The second generation continued and developed the success. These cars have the most favorable price/quality ratio, and are represented on the market by a very diverse and wide group.

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Ford Focus 2 Station Wagon – perfect car for a family that often travels and travels together. The popularity of cars with this type of body is explained by their high degree of practicality and ease of loading and unloading. The station wagon allows you to transport large, oversized cargo, which will not fit in a sedan or hatchback. The technical characteristics of the Ford Focus 2 station wagons, as a rule, differ little from other representatives of the model, except, of course, for the dimensions.

Differences from hatchback and sedan

A station wagon is distinguished from a hatchback by:

• long rear overhang;
• the roof reaches almost to the rear dimensions and does not have a sloping slope.

Unlike the sedan, the station wagon's trunk is combined with the interior, accessed through the rear door. In turn, the door is made in different ways. In the USA, as a rule, the door is double, divided horizontally. The lower part folds down, extending the bottom of the body, and the upper, glass part, rises up. In Russian and European markets Cars with one rear door are more common. The trunk may, as a precaution, be fenced off from the passenger compartment with a protective net.

The technical characteristics of the trunk in a station wagon body can, in most cases, be significantly changed by folding or dismantling the rear seats of the car. Thus, the size of the compartment increases significantly and the car can be used to transport fairly large and voluminous cargo.

Of course, buying a station wagon is relevant if the useful volume and its additional specifications are useful and actually used. If, apart from a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher, it doesn’t carry anything, then there is no point in having such a car.

Ford Focus 2, presented in 2004 and entered production in 2005, was produced in four body types:

• sedan;
• station wagon (Ford Focus 2 Wagon);
• three-door hatchback;
• five-door hatchback.

In 2007, the car was restyled, which, despite a significant transformation of the exterior, retained excellent safety indicators and almost all the technical characteristics of the model.

The release of the second generation Ford Focus lasted from 2007 to 2011. Despite the fact that the more modern Focus 3 has appeared on the market, the popularity of its predecessor has not subsided. High quality and excellent technical Ford characteristics The Focus 2 station wagon was appreciated by European and Russian car enthusiasts. Its excellent capacity, wonderful dynamic characteristics, reliability and safety make it practically the standard of a family car.

Dimensions and body

The main difference Ford station wagon Focus 2 from its “brothers” (sedan and hatchback) in size. This is logical, since it was thanks to the slightly increased dimensions that the car received amazing capacity and comfort of loading and unloading.

Specifications:

• Length – 4.47 m.
• Width – 1.99 m.
• Height – 1.46–1.5 m.
• Trunk volume – 482, with the rear seat folded down – 1525 liters.
• Places – 5.
• Number of doors – 5.
• Ground clearance – 140 mm.

The body of the Ford Focus 2 station wagon is load-bearing and all-metal. Welded construction. The front wings are hinged. Four side doors are complemented by a rear tailgate. The windshield and trunk glass are glued in. Adjustable seats allow you to set the most comfortable position for the driver vehicle taking into account its anatomical features. The driver's seat moves longitudinally and is also adjustable in height and backrest tilt. The passenger seat, located next to the driver's seat, is also adjustable in the longitudinal direction, and you can change the backrest angle. All seats, including the rear ones, are equipped with headrests, the height of which can be changed for greater comfort. The rear passenger seat is folding. Folds forward (40/60), adding space to the trunk. Technical characteristics of the Ford Focus 2 indicate that when the seat is reclined, the trunk volume increases by more than 3 times (from 482 to 1525 liters).

Transmission and suspension

Front wheel drive Ford transmission Focus 2 is equipped with front wheel drives. Basic equipment the car implies the presence of a 5-speed manual box gear shift.
Ford Focus 2 with an engine capacity of 1.6 liters can be equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission transmission

The Ford Focus 2 station wagon has an independent front MacPherson spring suspension. equipped with stabilizers lateral stability. The smoothness of the ride is ensured by hydraulic shock absorber struts. The rear suspension is semi-independent. Springs and hydraulic shock absorbers stabilize the vehicle when driving off-road.

Brakes

The front wheels of the Ford Focus 2 are equipped with ventilated discs brake mechanisms with floating bracket. Installed on the rear drum brakes with a gap adjustment device. For greater efficiency brake system equipped vacuum booster. Upon request, the system can be supplemented with anti-blocking.

Ford Focus II Wagon, 2006

Ford Focus II Wagon was purchased for the purpose of carrying small but heavy tool boxes. Well, since “microbes”, “pies” and converted station wagons were eligible for VAT reimbursement, it was decided to buy a car of the lower middle class, so that it would be possible both to “feast and to peace”, i.e. and carry people, otherwise “pies” with springs rear suspension rear passengers and they can shake out your soul. German assembly, Cologne. After 3 years on the paving stones, it’s noisy inside, of course, but not enough to cover your ears. The Ford Focus II Wagon handles the road normally, it accelerates when loaded, acceleration and braking are quite understandable and predictable. There is always enough thrust, I switched almost immediately after picking up the turbine (1750/min). I wouldn’t say that the brakes are “poisonous”, but they give confidence; the force on the brake pedal is well dosed even when heavily loaded. In rain, snow and other unfavorable weather The windows never sweated.

The Ford Focus II Wagon still shifts gears easily, well, not with 2 fingers, but without much effort. The fixation is clear. The algorithm for turning on the high beam is stupid, as is probably the case on all Fords (I can’t say for sure, but I had a Mondeo - the same thing). Just blinking at someone you meet about the traffic police is a whole saga. Highway consumption is about 5 liters/100 (according to the “letter book” - 4.2). I didn’t notice any particular pickiness in diesel fuel, although they were afraid to buy the first TDCi, many stayed with the proven TDi 66 kW engine.

Advantages : roomy, simple, invisible to thieves, high-torque

Flaws : I didn’t notice anything special.

Evgeniy, Kaliningrad

Ford Focus II Wagon, 2009

I bought a Ford Focus II Wagon, one might say, by accident, friends suggested purchasing the previous one, and the dealer had a new one in the required configuration, although I only wanted the silver color, but I had to take what I had. I consider the station wagon to be the most harmonious in terms of body shape. The capacity is beyond praise. If you wish, you can spend the night quite comfortably in the car; with the rear seats folded down, you get 170 cm, tested on yourself in long journey(all your luggage is in the box on the roof, you inflate the mattress). Of the minuses, of course, I cannot help but note that it gets very dirty rear end car, so cleaning the license plate after every trip is a common procedure. This is my first car with a diesel engine (and there have already been 6 of them in total). I am very pleased with the modest fuel consumption, excellent traction, on the highway there is no need to switch to downshift, since there is enough power for active acceleration even in 5th gear. The rattling sound of the Ford Focus II Wagon diesel engine can only be heard in idle speed, while driving, especially on the highway, the noise does not bother me at all.

Overall, the Ford Focus II Wagon is very comfortable and convenient. At long trip There is practically no fatigue. It happened that in 1 day I covered about 1000 km and felt like a human being. Recently, a cricket has started up in the cabin: it will appear and then disappear. Most likely the rear right seat lock, because... As soon as you put it down, it disappears. Lubricating the lock did not give any results. Well, that seems to be all.

Advantages : good handling. Economical. High comfort. Capacity.

Flaws : The trunk door is always dirty. Ground clearance is too low.

Vasily, Ryazan

Ford Focus II Wagon, 2010

Second year coming up Ford ownership Focus II Wagon and I think that the opinion about it will be quite objective. Equipment "Gia", station wagon, 2 liters, cruise, all kinds of heating, ESP. I had to put up with an expensive Sony radio with 6 discs and eight speakers, a station wagon with 16 cast discs and no climate control. I didn’t regret the body later - the huge trunk was very useful and now cars with small trunks are not taken seriously. The engine is decent, but I don’t like it at low levels and the consumption in the city is up to 13-14 liters. On the “fairy tale” highway - 6.5 liters. There is a lot of space in the cabin. A relative has a new Astra, so go back seat It's cramped and there's not enough trunk space. Chassis – “5 minus”, minus for small ground clearance(I cling to rapids in winter). I installed spacers, the car became higher, but lost control and began to interfere with the car too early ESP operation, I had to take it back. IN Ford management The Focus II Wagon is a pure pleasure, it takes corners very confidently and evens out asphalt unevenness. soft suspension, comfortable over long distances.

I especially want to note the heating option windshield and cruise control is a thing! Disadvantages - “crickets”, wide thresholds and subsequently you constantly dirty your trousers in the rain backdoor immediately dirty and crazy way to open the hood. About breakdowns: replacement release bearing at 3 thousand (published unpleasant sounds, replaced under warranty), cleaned throttle valve and that's all.

Advantages : size, price, quality.

Flaws : fuel consumption in the city. "Crickets."

Yuri, Voronezh

Ford Focus II Wagon, 2010

First impressions - I will compare it with my previous car - Nissan Sunny 2003. Ford Focus II Wagon recently underwent a major maintenance at 115 thousand km, replacing all oils, filters, belts, brake discs, pads and hubs. It holds the road rooted to the spot, despite its 100 hp. It accelerates very quickly, but by 120 km/h it turns into sluggish, even switching to 4th or even 3rd gear doesn’t really change the situation. Its cruising speed is 100-110. At this moment, I remembered with a kind word our “Sunny”, which accelerated evenly and smoothly up to 160. But oh well. Soft plastic, better sound insulation (in winter there are no thorns), a good standard audio system, with steering wheel controls (a feature of the package), good review, large side mirrors, an acceptable working climate (it was difficult to set the Sunny to something in between - either hot or cold), I really liked the heated seats and windshield (a feature of the package). The last two options are indispensable in our conditions. Fuel consumption on the highway with 4 people in the car and a stroller in the trunk on the highway to Novokuznetsk was 6.7 according to BC. In the city it's about 9-10. “Sunny” ate 11-12 in the city, about the same on the highway. Well, there was a fly in the ointment. The main thing is maintainability. Here the Ford Focus II Wagon loses to the “Sunny” simply dry. The first thing I changed was the cabin filter (it was a carbon filter, it, of course, traps odors well, but at the same time, to prevent the windows from sweating, you need to turn the heater on position 2 or even 3). It was something. Who came up with this idea? To change the filter, you need to take off the gas pedal, bend over backwards to pull it out, and in the same way try to insert a new one. Everything took 30 minutes. During this time, I changed all the filters and oil on the Sunny. In addition, I had to buy an additional tool - “stars”. To service the Sunny, there were enough keys from sizes 10 to 19, then heads, etc. and so on. - “German”. Made it more complicated from scratch. Well, the prices for Ford Focus II Wagon consumables are significantly higher. But let's hope that the car will serve faithfully. The plans are to dry-clean the interior, install roof rails and install rear parking sensors, otherwise my wife will beat up the entire bumper and neighbors.

Advantages : excellent road holding. Soft plastic. Noise insulation. Economical.

Flaws : maintainability. Prices for consumables.

Oleg, Kemerovo

Ford Focus II Wagon, 2010

The car was taken as a family car and for all necessary and imaginary occasions. The interior of the Ford Focus II Wagon is wide. This is the first thing that catches your eye and is felt by your body. “Focus” is so bloated that when you change into a D-class car you don’t find the expected space (Mazda 6 seems the same in the “shoulders”). When sitting in the seats of honor, my 43 shoes artistically maneuver between the center pillar and the seat (I also clean the interior). In the Octavia this is a little easier, in the Sid I don’t remember, but it’s best in the Mondeo and Mazda 6 (affects the D-class). The seats in the Ford Focus II Wagon are moderately soft, but in the Titanium, Skoda and Kia they seemed harder. I like it tough. I found a plus in the soft ones: you can sit sideways and shake off your legs without discomfort in the painful places. Well, on long routes the lumbar cushion warms up the driver’s back - a must-have. The upholstery is grippy, especially to dust and hair. The sound insulation is not like in a recording studio, but the Japanese classmates are lagging behind, and among the Europeans they do not particularly stand out. At the front when accelerating, the engine is the main speaker, but it growls confidently and more pleasantly than small-capacity ones. Japanese cars. The rear tires are solitary, especially winter ones. On cruising speeds Aerodynamics reign supreme. Handling is reliable, pleasant, does not require special skills or habituation, can give pleasure if desired, protects the driver’s nerves every day and gives peace of mind to passengers. The suspension of the Ford Focus II Wagon is energy-intensive, quiet in both winter and summer, comfortable at speeds of 60-70 km/h, for good city asphalt it can be harder, for bad asphalt it can be softer, for highways it’s just fine. It only sounds like the rebound stroke of the shock absorbers. Engine 115 hp at 6000 and 155 Nm at 4150 rpm. Thrust from 2000 is convenient, but don’t forget about Euro4 - the engine blossoms at 4000 rpm. Previously, I was unsure when overtaking hard. I revved it up to 4500 and on heavily loaded 2-lanes I kept waiting for moments, dreaming of a turbo engine, and, quite secretly, of a diesel engine. I turned the thousand well a couple of times to 6 and realized that I was not giving free rein to the “horse”. 80-90 km/h, 3rd, 4200 - 6200 rpm and already 120 km/h. A car is only as good as it meets expectations and copes with its tasks.

Advantages : elastic motor. Comfortable suspension. Nice salon. Large trunk.

Flaws : electronic pedal gas. Noisy engine. Sensitivity to fuel quality.

Alexander, Moscow

The impeccable technical characteristics of these cars are of particular interest to consumers. Thoughtful assembly layouts, intelligent suspension, and a set of advanced safety components make their operation unprecedentedly efficient, comfortable and safe. Special attention deserves the innovative equipment of the model. Already in standard it is equipped with the revolutionary Ford SYNC 2 multimedia center, which has touch display(8”) and voice control function. In addition, the car has a revolutionary navigation device, proven climate control and an active assistance system when performing parking maneuvers.

Interior ergonomics

The expressive interior harmoniously complements the elegant and sporty image of the Ford Focus 3 Sedan. Every detail has been carefully designed to create maximum comfort for passengers and the driver.

The developers have provided such an organization internal space, which ensures extremely ergonomic and comfortable placement of controls. Highly informative dashboard, multifunctional steering wheel, perfect design of the form factors of the gearbox and automatic brake have become the key to a rare combination of exquisite style and utmost convenience.

The longest journey will not be tiring, because Ford salon Focus Sedan equipped with anatomical chairs with an impeccable profile.

Everything's under control

Due to the vehicle being equipped with an innovative camera, the driver can always control the movement in reverse. The trajectory is displayed on the central monitor located on the front panel.

Progressive BLIS system

Thanks to the equipment in the form of a special radar, which scans the space around the vehicle and generates light signals in side mirror in the presence of interference, the driver was able to effectively monitor “blind spots”.